The Know India Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs is a three-week knowledge programme designed for the diaspora youth. The KIP aims at engaging the young Indian Diaspora in the age-group of 21-35 years with the objective to connect them with India. Ministry of External Affairs of India, therefore strives to expose the youth members of the Indian Diaspora to various aspects of contemporary Indian Art, Heritage, Culture, Economy, Innovation, Science & Technology, etc., besides endeavoring to motivate and inspire them to contribute and participate in the transformative initiatives of the Government of India towards the establishment of Viksit Bharat.
KIP participants get an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the history and culture of India as a civilization as well as the advancements and achievements of modern India across diverse domains, including but not limited to the realms of economy, industry, education, science and technology, telecommunications, information technology, and space science. The participants are granted the privilege of engaging in Learning Tours to a spectrum of institutions and organizations encompassing both the private and public sectors. These tours serve as a platform for participants to gain profound insights and engage in meaningful interactions with field experts and specialists.
The programme for the 77th edition would commence from 15 September and culminate on 4 October 2024. The 77th edition would focus on sectoral developments of India in Science & Technology, Information & Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Startup Ecosystem, Digital Infrastructure, Defence and Agriculture etc. while further highlighting cultural and civilizational heritage of India like Yoga, Ayurveda, Classical forms of Dance and Music and Archaeological history.
Guidelines for participants for the upcoming 77th edition of the KIP have been inscribed on the website https://KIP.gov.in The last date for submission of applications by the interested youth members of the Indian diaspora for the 77th KIP is August 20, 2024
